F&E Ranges
Drains and Tubes
Injections
Diabetes
IV Solutions
100
What is the normal range for potassium?
3.5-5 mEq/L
100
NG Tube
100
What angle should you insert an intramuscular injection?
90 degrees
100
What is the first drug of choice for most people with type 2 diabetes?
Metformin
100
0.9% NaCl
Isotonic
200
What is the normal range of sodium?
135-145 mEq/L
200
Jackson Pratt
200
What is the correct injection site for heparin?
The abdomen ONLY
200
The following are signs and symptoms of what acute complication?
- Fruity breath
-Kussmaul respirations
- Thirsty/dehydration
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
200
5% NaCl
Hypertonic
300
What is the normal range for calcium?
8.6-10.2 mEq/L
300
Hemovac
300
What is the correct needle gauge for a subcutaneous injection?
25-27G
300
Below what level is a patient considered hypoglyecemic?
Below 70 mg/dL
300
What fluid would you give to a burn patient?
LR
400
What is the normal range for magnesium?
1.5-2.5 mEq/L
400
Penrose Drain
400
What is the correct needle length for subcutaneous injections?
3/8 - 5/8 inch
400
What test provides a measurement of glycemic control over the period of 2-3 months?
A1C
400
What nursing indications should you be aware of when administering hypertonic solutions?
- Can cause fluid overload (hypervolemia)
- Can cause pulmonary edema
-Give small amounts and SLOWLY. Diligent monitoring
500
What is the normal range for phosphorous?
2.4-4.4 mEq/L
500
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
500
What is the maximum dosage you can inject with a single IM injection?
5 mL (rotate sites if more than that)
500
Describe the Somogyi Effect
A high dose of insulin produces a decline in blood glucose levels during the night, so the patient becomes hypoglycemic.
500
What kind of solutions should you NEVER give to patients with increased intracranial pressure, cerebral edema, liver disease, trauma, or burns?
Hypotonic solutions